Senior Audit Lead — Hybrid, Leadership Path

Polk and Associates, PLC; Franklin (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Direct access to partners

CPA support and professional growth

Job summary

Polk & Associates, PLC is a growing Michigan CPA firm with offices in St. Clair Shores, Bingham Farms, and Ann Arbor. We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead engagements, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to audit practice growth.

The role offers significant responsibility with direct access to firm leadership and a clear path toward future management opportunities. Hybrid work is available, with in-office requirements three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of public accounting audit experience.
• Experience leading audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Experience reviewing staff work and providing coaching/mentorship.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and financial statement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned clients.
• Manage engagement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review financial statements, audit workpapers, and compliance reports.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop audit staff.
• Review staff work and provide timely coaching and feedback.
• Perform risk assessments, audit procedures, and internal control evaluations.
• Research and resolve technical accounting, auditing, and compliance matters.
• Work directly with partners on complex engagements and client issues.
• Assist with audit process improvements and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Bachelor-level accounting knowledge

Public accounting audit experience

Auditing leadership

Staff coaching/mentoring

Communication and project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Thomson Reuters Engagement Manager

Thomson Reuters Guided Assurance

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel

Job description

Polk & Associates, PLC is a growing Michigan CPA firm with offices in St. Clair Shores, Bingham Farms, and Ann Arbor. We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead engagements, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to audit practice growth.

The role offers significant responsibility with direct access to firm leadership and a clear path toward future management opportunities. Hybrid work is available, with in-office requirements three days per week.